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"Our tribute to Mothers"

5/13/2012

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The Universal Super-Mum  (In Music"Climbing every mountain" by Nancy and  " there's no charge" by Norm)

  •  Laura Secord and her heroic trek that saved the British and Canadian forces at the Battle of Beaver Dams during the War of 1812. Her journey along a 32 km (20 mile) treacherous route took more than 18 hours to complete. Fearing discovery by American patrols that were in possession of that part of Niagara, Laura Secord daringly made her way to DeCew house on the outskirts of Thorold. The dangers of such a journey were many - wolves, wildcats and rattlesnakes were common in the peninsula at this time, as were unfriendly Native forces. A woman walking alone toward enemy lines risked being arrested or even shot. Overcoming exceedingly hot temperatures and wild, unsettled land, Laura trekked through thick woods and across unbridged streams, tattering her slippers and leaving her feet blistered and bleeding.

    At Beaverdams, Laura encountered Native forces who were allies of the British. Upon hearing her news, they accompanied her to DeCew house where she was able to deliver her vital message to Fitzgibbon. As a result, the Native forces, under the command of John Norton and Dominique Ducharme, ambushed the invading Americans and defeated them at the Battle of Beaverdams, June 24, 1813. 

  • Susanna Wesley , although she never preached a sermon or published a book or founded a church, she is known as the Mother of Methodism.  In 19 years, she gave birth to nineteen children, nine of whom died as infants.The Wesley family was made famous by the two brothers, John and Charles, who worked together in the rise of Methodism in the British Isles during the 18th century. John Wesley was born June 28, 1703, died Mar. 2, 1791, and was the principal founder of the Methodist movement. His mother was important in his emotional and educational development.




Every mum is a super Mum 



Grand-mothers, living & in Memory (In music, a boy's memory of " Grandma's feather bed by Gordon)

  • Timothy's Lois: There is not a lot of information in Scripture regarding Lois and Eunice, but what we do know is an encouragement to all mothers who want to raise their children to love God.  Lois and Eunice were a mother/daughter team that raised up a man of God, Timothy, who was the Apostle Paul’s most trusted companion and disciple. It is only in Acts 1:6 and 2 Timothy 1:5 that we find record of these women, but what a strong commendation the Apostle Paul gives to them.  In 2 Timothy 1:5, the Paul writes: “ I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”  These women were responsible for passing their faith on to the next generation.
  • Ruth, great grandmother of David : the wealthy Boaz took note of the modest young woman who daily gleaned in his fields; and subsequently he learned that she was a relative through marriage. He pursued the course of the Jewish Law, and Ruth became his wife. Obed was the name of their son, Jesse was the name of his son, and David was the youngest of Jesse's sons. Thus Ruth the Gentile became identified with the royal family as an ancestor, and with King David's greatest Son and Lord--Jesus.
Mother's-in law :  (In music , "Make me feel your love" by Rob)
  • Naomi : Their husbands were dead. Naomi desired to return to her homeland. Ruth refused to return to her parents' home, pleading with Naomi to let her stick by her side.Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons Mahlon and Chilion forsook Bethlehem and sojourned to Moab. Elimelech died and his sons married Moab women. One was named Orpah and the other was Ruth. Eventually both Mahlon and Chilion died as well.  Naomi, Orpah and Ruth were now widows. For Naomi and her daughters-in-law, without having a man to provide for them, their future would be one of poverty and misery.Naomi urged both Orpah and Ruth to return to their father's households. Orpah, consented to return, Ruth, however, did not, "Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God, my God....
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